Troupe Auditions
The Audition Process
- Complete the “Register for an Audition” form.
- If you are auditioning for Musical Theatre or Theatre, you will receive a 15 minute audition slot when your questionnaire has been received by our team.
- If you are auditioning for Sketch Comedy and Improv, you will be placed in a group audition time-slot.
- You may sign up to audition for multiple Troupes and your auditions will be scheduled accordingly.
- Arrive at Arts Umbrella 10-15 minutes early to ensure that you are ready to go at your scheduled audition time.
If you have any questions about the audition process, please email [email protected]
Upcoming Audition Dates
- January 24, 2027
- June 12, 2027
How to Prepare for your Audition
Musical Theatre Troupe
If you would like to be considered for Musical Theatre Troupe, you must prepare a song from the Musical Theatre canon. Make sure you have sheet music to bring with you to your audition. Sheet music can be found in hard copy at libraries, or online at resources including composer’s personal websites or musicnotes.com.
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Learn this dance combo posted posted on Vimeo (password: TMFAudition). For rehearsal purposes, “Building Momentum (Reprise)” from “How to Dance in Ohio” can be found on Youtube and Spotify (the combo starts at around 0:32). Music will be provided at the audition.
Theatre Troupe
If you would like to be considered for the Theatre Troupe you must memorize and prepare a monologue from a published play. Choose a piece that speaks to you and make sure you read the play to get as much information about the character and story as possible.
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Learn this mime sequence posted at on Vimeo (password: THAudition)
Sketch Comedy & Improv Troupe
If you would like to be considered for Sketch Comedy and Improv Troupe you will be placed in a 30-minute group audition where you will be lead through a warmup and some improv scenes to see how you work with others and your boldness in your work.